Seat Leon (2022 year). Manual in english — page 14
Driving
Drive: Warning! Power is limited.
Check the manual
The warning lamp lights up yellow. Per-
formance limited. The high-voltage bat-
tery may not be sufficiently charged or
may have reached its operating temper-
ature limit, for example in very cold out-
side temperatures.
Vehicle sound: Fault! Pedestrians
cannot hear the vehicle. Visit a work-
shop
The warning lamp lights up yellow. There
is a vehicle sound fault. Drive with utmost
care, as other road users may not be
able to hear the electric vehicle. Go im-
mediately to a specialised workshop to
have the fault repaired.
Operating mode selection
Operating mode selection
3
Valid for: hybrid vehicles
The vehicle has different operating modes so
that it can always be optimally adjusted to
every situation while driving. Once the drive
system has been turned on, and provided
that all of the operating conditions required
for this purpose have been met, the
E-MODE
operating mode is always activated in the
first instance for electric driving.
Operating mode selection
●
Switch on the drive system
›››
●
Press button
on the control panel of the
upper centre console.
●
Press the
E-Mode
or
Hybrid
function but-
ton in the infotainment system.
Further information about the operating
mode can be found in
.
E-MODE
(electric driving)
In the E-MODE electric driving mode, the ve-
hicle basically drives in electric only mode. To
the extent possible, the vehicle's combustion
engine is not used.
All of the following conditions must be met for
E-MODE to be activated:
●
The high voltage battery has a sufficient
charge level.
●
The vehicle speed is lower than 130 km/h
(80 mph).
●
The high voltage battery temperature is
above -10°C.
If, while driving in E-MODE mode, the neces-
sary conditions are no longer met, the com-
bustion engine starts and electric driving is
suspended. In this case, the display
lights
up on the instrument cluster display.
The combustion engine starts when a
kick-
down
occurs in E-MODE. However, E-MODE
remains activated.
Hybrid
(use the battery's charge)
This is the operating mode that allows you to
save most fuel.
The operating mode control unit tries to make
the most of the battery charge. For this pur-
pose, with active directions the navigation
data are also accessed.
In this operating mode, the electric motor and
the combustion engine share the work of
driving the vehicle.
In hybrid operating mode, the power from the
battery charge is used optimally. If route
guidance is activated, the vehicle may auton-
omously recharge the high-voltage battery
using the combustion engine.
1)
The displayed symbol varies depending on the
active operating mode and the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
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Manual control of the battery charge
Manual control of the battery charge is only
possible in
Hybrid
operating mode. The op-
tion selected by the user is only valid until the
ignition is switched off or the vehicle is switch-
ed to Hybrid mode or E-MODE.
Press the function button
and use the sym-
bols
,
=
and
to control the battery charge:
Pressing this symbol selects a higher
theoretical charge level. The vehicle
tries to reach that new theoretical high-
voltage battery charge level while driv-
ing. The vehicle is powered by the com-
bustion engine. If the combustion engine
has “excess” power, it is used to charge
the high-voltage battery. This option in-
creases fuel consumption. SEAT there-
fore recommends using the charging
socket to charge the high-voltage bat-
tery, whenever possible
.
The high-voltage battery charge level is
kept at around the current level while
driving. If you accelerate harder or in-
crease the vehicle speed, the combus-
tion engine starts up. When permitted by
the driver’s demand for acceleration and
the vehicle speed, the vehicle switches
back to electric mode.
=
Pressing this symbol selects a lower the-
oretical charge level. The vehicle only
uses the battery's charge when it is
above the selected theoretical charge
level. The rest is kept until the end of the
journey.
The
Intelligent Hybrid
App allows the user to
save electrical energy until reaching home
(charging point) with just “one click”. If this
option is not selected, the maximum amount
of electrical energy will be consumed until
the selected destination is reached. If the
user has no active route, the function will offer
the activation of a predictive route and BMA
mode from the widget itself with just one
click.
Show the active operating mode
The operating mode active at any given time
is displayed on the instrument cluster display,
e.g.
.
WARNING
Switching to a different operating mode
while driving can distract you from traffic
conditions and cause accidents.
Note
Information about the operating mode that
is currently active is displayed on the in-
strument cluster display, along with the
charge level of the high-voltage battery.
Troubleshooting
The E-MODE operating mode is not
available
The indicator lamp lights up in white.
The E-MODE operating mode
(driving in
electric mode) cannot be used temporarily
because one or more conditions are not met.
●
The conditions must be met to use the E-
MODE operating mode
.
Start-Stop system
Control lamps
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active.
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1)
Not valid for PHEV hybrid vehicles.
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It lights up
The Start-Stop system is not available or has been
disconnected.
Instructions for the driver on the instru-
ment panel display
Start-Stop system deactivated. Start
the engine manually
●
This indication shows that the Start-Stop
system
cannot
restart the engine.
This happens for 2 reasons: if the driver's door
has been opened or if the driver has unbuck-
led the seat belt.
Start-Stop system: Fault! Function
not available
●
There is a fault in the Start-Stop system.
Take the vehicle to a workshop to have the
fault repaired.
Description and operation
The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and reduce CO
2
emissions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine automatically switches back on
when required.
In this scenario, the light of the
button stays lit.
When the ignition is switched on, the Start-
Stop function is automatically activated.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
●
When the vehicle or when it is stopped, put
it into neutral and release the clutch pedal.
The engine will switch off. The warning lamp
will light up. The engine can be stopped
before stopping completely (approximately 7
km/h).
●
When the clutch pedal is pressed the en-
gine will start up again. The warning lamp will
switch off.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
●
Brake until the vehicle has come to a stand-
still, and keep your foot on the brake pedal or
activate the Auto Hold system so that the ve-
hicle remains braked. The engine will switch
off. The warning lamp
will appear in the
display. The engine can be stopped before
stopping completely (approximately 7 or 2
km/h depending on the vehicle's gearbox).
●
When you take your foot off the brake ped-
al the engine will start up again. The warning
lamp will switch off. With the Auto Hold sys-
tem, the engine will not start if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal. The car starts
when you press the accelerator pedal.
Basic requirements for the Start-Stop
mode
●
The driver door must be closed.
●
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
●
The bonnet must be closed.
●
The engine has reached operating temper-
ature.
●
The reverse gear must not be engaged.
●
The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope.
The engine does not turn off for various
reasons
Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-
fies whether certain conditions are met. The
engine
does not
switch off, in the following
situations for example:
●
The engine has not yet reached the re-
quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.
1)
In the mHEV version (semi-hybrid), above 20
km/h.
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●
The temperature selected on the climate
control has not been reached.
●
The interior temperature is very high/low.
●
Defrost function button activated
›››
●
Park assist is switched on.
●
The battery is very low.
●
The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing turned.
●
If there is a danger of misting.
●
After engaging reverse gear.
●
In case of a very steep gradient.
●
In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth
time, the engine will not stop any more.
●
With ESC disabled.
●
After emergency braking or loss of adhe-
sion.
●
With a trailer attached.
●
While the particle filter is regenerating (die-
sel engines).
is displayed on the instrument cluster
screen; it is also displayed in the driver infor-
mation system,
.
The engine starts by itself
When stopped, the normal system mode may
be interrupted in the following situations. The
engine restarts by itself without involvement
from the driver.
●
The interior temperature differs from the
temperature selected on the climate control.
●
Defrost function button activated
›››
.
●
The brake has been pressed several times
consecutively.
●
The battery is too low.
●
High power consumption.
●
The vehicle rolls forward or backward with
the engine off.
●
ESC deactivated.
●
The accelerator pedal (automatic trans-
mission), or the clutch (manual transmission)
is pressed.
●
The steering wheel turns slightly (except
mHEV version).
●
When the air conditioning is activated.
Additional information related to the auto-
matic gearbox
The engine stops when the selector lever is in
positions
D
,
N
and
S
, as well as in Tiptronic
mode. When the parking lock button
P
is acti-
vated, the engine will also remain off when
you remove your foot from the brake. In order
to start the engine up again the accelerator
must be pressed, or another gear engaged or
the brake released.
If the selector lever is placed in
R
while stop-
ped, the engine will start up again.
Additional information about vehicles with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will
start up again in certain operating conditions
if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle
ahead drives off again.
WARNING
●
Never switch the engine off until the vehi-
cle is stationary. The operation of the brake
and steering will not be fully guaranteed.
More force will be needed to turn the steer-
ing wheel or to brake. You could suffer an
accident and even serious injuries.
●
To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-
Stop system is switched off when working
in the engine compartment
›››
.
CAUTION
The Start-Stop system must always be
switched off when driving through flooded
areas
›››
Note
●
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox,
you can control whether the engine should
switch off or not by reducing or increasing
the brake force applied. While the vehicle
remains stopped, the engine will not stop if
the brake pedal is slightly pressed, in traffic
jams with frequent stopping and starting
for example. As soon as strong pressure is
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applied to the brake pedal, the engine will
stop.
●
When stopped, the brake pedal must be
kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle
does not move.
●
If the engine “stalls” with a manual gear-
box, it can be directly started up again by
immediately pressing the clutch pedal.
●
With an automatic gearbox, if the lever is
placed in position D, N or S after engaging
reverse gear, 10 km/h (6 mph) in a forwards
direction must be reached for the system to
be in a status to stop the engine.
Manually connecting and discon-
necting the Start-Stop system
Fig. 167
On the Infotainment system screen.:
Start-Stop system connected.
View in the
main menu.
View with the Infotainment sys-
tem off.
If you do not want to use the system, you can
disconnect it manually through the Infotain-
ment system:
●
Select
> Assistants > Smart Assistants
.
When the symbol
appears orange
›››
the system is activated and will
stop and start. When the symbol
appears
in white the system is disconnected.
Note
The system switches on every time the en-
gine is turned off voluntarily.
Manual gearbox
Changing gears
Fig. 168
Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed man-
ual gearbox
The position of the gears is indicated on the
gearbox lever
.
●
Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
●
Move the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
●
Release the clutch.
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Selecting reverse gear
Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is
stopped.
●
Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
●
With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
downwards, move it to the left as far as it will
go and then forwards to select reverse
›››
R
.
●
Release the clutch.
Changing down gears
While driving, changing down a gear must al-
ways be done gradually, i.e. to the gear di-
rectly below and when the engine speed is
not too high
. Changing down while by-
passing one or various gears at high speeds
or at high engine speeds can damage the
clutch and the gearbox, even if the clutch
pedal remains depressed
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will
start to move as soon as a gear is engaged
and the clutch released. This also happens
if the electronic parking brake is switched
on.
●
Never engage reverse gear when the ve-
hicle is moving.
WARNING
If the gear is changed down inappropriate-
ly by selecting a gear that is too low, you
may lose control of the vehicle, causing an
accident and serious injuries.
CAUTION
When travelling at high speeds or at high
engine speeds, selecting a gear that is too
low can cause considerable damage to the
clutch and the gearbox. This can also oc-
cur if the clutch pedal is pressed and held
and it does not engage.
CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature
wear, please observe the following:
●
Do not rest your hand on the gear lever
while driving. The pressure applied by your
hand is transmitted to the gearbox selector
forks.
●
Do not leave your foot on the clutch ped-
al; although the pressure may seem insig-
nificant, it can cause the premature wear of
the clutch plate. Use the foot rest when you
do not need to change gear.
●
Always ensure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped before engaging the re-
verse gear.
●
Always press the clutch to the floor when
changing gears.
●
Never hold the vehicle “on the clutch” on
hills with the engine on.
Automatic gearbox/DSG au-
tomatic gearbox
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronical-
ly controlled manual gearbox. Torque be-
tween the engine and the gearbox is trans-
mitted via two independent clutches. They
replace the torque converter found on con-
ventional automatic gearboxes and allow for
smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the ve-
hicle.
The
Tiptronic
system allows the driver to
change gears
manually
›››
Changing gear in Tiptronic mode
Control lamps
It lights up green
The brake is not pressed.
To select a gear range, press the brake pedal.
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Selector lever positions
Fig. 169
In the centre console: selector lever.
The selector lever position is shown when the
corresponding sign lights up. The engaged
gear is also displayed on the screen on the
manual gearbox positions
M
,
D
,
S
and
E
(when the ECO driving profile is selected
›››
).
– Parking lock
When the
P
button is pressed, the drive
wheels are locked. Only press
P
when the ve-
hicle is
stationary
To press the
P
button you must press the
brake pedal simultaneously.
– Reverse gear
Reverse gear must be engaged only when
the vehicle is
stationary
and the engine is
idling
To engage reverse gear
R
, you must press the
brake pedal simultaneously. The reverse
lights switch on when the reverse gear
R
is
selected and the ignition is on.
– Neutral
In this position, the gear is in neutral.
Press the brake pedal to move the lever from
N
to
D/S
when the vehicle is stationary or at
speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)
– Permanent forward drive position
The
D/S
position enables the gears to be op-
erated in normal mode (
D
) or sport mode (
S
).
To select Sport mode
S
, move the lever back-
wards. Pushing the lever again will select nor-
mal mode
D
. The selected driving mode is
displayed on the instrument panel screen.
In
normal mode
(
D
), the gearbox selects the
best gear ratio. This depends on the engine
load, the road speed and the dynamic gear
control programme (DCP).
Sport mode
(
S
) should be selected for a
sporty driving style. This setting makes use of
the engine's maximum power output. When
accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea-
ble.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-
tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch
tiptronic mode
, to adapt the
gears to suit the road conditions.
WARNING
●
Take care not to press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The ve-
hicle could start moving immediately (in
some cases even if the parking brake is en-
gaged) resulting in the risk of an accident.
●
Never move the lever to R position when
driving. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in an accident or failure.
●
With the lever in any position , the foot
brake must be pushed down whenever the
engine is running. This is because an auto-
matic gearbox still transmits power even at
idling speed.
●
While you are selecting a gear and the
vehicle is stopped with the engine running,
do not accelerate. Failure to follow this in-
struction could result in an accident.
●
As a driver you should never leave your
vehicle if the engine is running and a gear is
engaged. Switch on the electronic parking
brake and select the parking lock (P).
Note
●
If the lever is moved accidentally to N
when driving, release the accelerator and
let the engine speed drop to idling before
selecting gear range D or S again.
●
If the power supply is interrupted while
the P parking lock is active, it will not be
possible to move the lever. If this should
happen the manual release can be used. In
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this case, you should seek professional as-
sistance.
Note
●
If a gear has been selected, the vehicle
does not move forwards or back. Proceed
to the next mode:
–
When the vehicle does not move in the
required direction, the system may not
have the gear range correctly engag-
ed. Press the brake pedal and engage
the gear range again.
–
If the vehicle still does not move in the
required direction, there is a system
malfunction. Seek specialist assistance
and have the system checked.
Changing gear in Tiptronic mode
Fig. 170
Steering wheel: automatic transmis-
sion levers
Tiptronic gives the driver the option to
change gears manually.
When you change to the Tiptronic pro-
gramme, the vehicle remains in the currently
selected gear. This is possible as long as the
system is not changing gear automatically
due to a traffic situation.
Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel
paddles
The gear shift paddles can be used when the
selector lever is in the
D/S
position.
●
Press the gearshift paddle
+
to select a
higher gear
.
●
Press the gearshift paddle
–
to select a
lower gear.
●
To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-
hand gear shirt paddle towards the steering
wheel for approximately 1 second.
To keep Tiptronic mode permanently switch-
ed on, move the selector lever to the
S
posi-
tion. If the selector lever is in position
D
and
the gear shift paddles are not operated for
some time, the Tiptronic mode will automati-
cally be switched off.
CAUTION
●
When accelerating, if a higher gear is not
selected, it will automatically change
shortly before reaching the maximum per-
mitted RPM.
●
Also, if a lower gear is selected, the sys-
tem will not change until it detects that the
engine will not reach its maximum RPM.
Driving with an automatic gearbox
The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-
cally as the vehicle moves.
The engine can only be started with the lever
in the
N
position and the
P
button must be lit
up (the parking lock remains active).
Driving down hills
Under certain circumstances it may be ad-
vantageous to use the Tiptronic mode to se-
lect the gear manually according to driving
conditions
Stop/Park
To park on flat ground, just press the
P
button
›››
. On slopes the parking brake
should first be applied and then press the
P
button.
If the driver door is opened and the
P
button
has not been activated, the vehicle could
move. The following warning is displayed on
the instrument panel:
Gear change: se-
lector lever in the drive position!.
Additionally, a buzzer will sound.
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Stopping on a downhill
Always
apply the brake pedal firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving; if necessary,
apply the electronic parking brake
Do not
accelerate while a range of gears is
engaged to prevent the car from rolling
downhill
Starting off uphill with the Auto Hold func-
tion
●
Once you have engaged a gear, take your
foot off the brake pedal and gently press the
accelerator.
Starting off uphill without the Auto Hold
function
●
Pull on the electronic parking brake button.
●
Once you have engaged a gear, gently
press the accelerator and pull on the elec-
tronic parking brake button.
Back-up programme
If all the positions of the lever are shown over
a light background on the instrument cluster,
there is a system fault and the automatic
gearbox will operate with the backup pro-
gramme. It is still possible to drive the vehicle,
however, at low speeds and within a selected
range of gears.
Driving in reverse gear may
not be possible
.
Parking lock manual release mechanism
If, in the event of a power failure (e.g. the 12-
volt vehicle battery is drained), the vehicle
must be towed and the parking lock can be
released manually. In this case, you should
seek professional assistance.
Kick-down
The kick-down device provides maximum ac-
celeration when the gear selector lever is in
the positions
D
,
S
or in Tiptronic mode.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of
the maximum acceleration of the vehicle
›››
.
The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed
until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
tor lever positions on page 228
●
Never allow the brake to rub and do not
use the brake pedal too often or for long
periods, as the brakes can overheat. This
reduces the braking power, increases the
braking distance or even causes a brake
system fault.
●
If you have to stop on a hill, keep the vehi-
cle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal or
parking brake.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or wet, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which
could result in skidding.
CAUTION
●
If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do
not attempt to stop it from rolling by de-
pressing the accelerator when a gear has
been selected. This could cause overheat-
ing and damage the automatic gearbox.
●
If you allow the vehicle to roll with the
lever in position N and the engine off, the
automatic gearbox will be damaged due to
a lack of lubrication.
●
In certain driving situations or traffic con-
ditions, the gears could overheat and be
damaged! If the warning lamp
lights up,
stop the vehicle as soon as you can and
wait for the gearbox to cool
.
●
If the gearbox operates with the backup
programme, take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired
without delay.
Launch-control program
The Launch-control programme enables
maximum acceleration from a standstill.
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Condition:
the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines.
To use the Launch-control you must discon-
nect the traction control (TCS) or activate the
ESC Sport mode, using the Infotainment sys-
tem menu: press the function button
> As-
sistants > ESC menu
. The warning lamp
will remain on.
●
Press the brake pedal with your left foot
and hold it down for at least one second.
●
Set the selector lever to position
S
or Tip-
tronic, or select the
sport
driving profile from
the SEAT Drive Profile
›››
.
●
With your right foot, press the accelerator
down to the full throttle or kick-down position.
The engine speed will stabilise at about
3,200
rpm (petrol engine) or about
2,000
rpm (diesel engine).
●
Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
WARNING
●
Always adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions.
●
Only use the Launch control programme
when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make sure your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not incon-
venience or endanger other road users.
●
Make sure that the ESC remains switched
on. Please note that when the TCS and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to
spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk
of accident!
●
After moving off, you should activate the
TCS or deactivate the ESC “sport” mode
again using the Infotainment system: func-
tion button
> Assistants.
Note
●
After using the Launch control pro-
gramme, the temperature in the gearbox
may have increased considerably. In this
case, the programme could be disabled for
several minutes. The programme can be
used again after the cooling phase.
●
Accelerating with the launch control pro-
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased
wear and tear.
downhill assistant
Downhill speed control is activated when the
lever is in the
D/S
position and the brake is
applied. An appropriate lower gear is engag-
ed.
The assistant attempts to maintain the speed
at which the vehicle was travelling when the
brake was applied, within logical limits. It may
be necessary to correct the speed by press-
ing the brake.
The assistant can only change down as far
as 3rd gear. It is possible that on very steep
slopes you may have to switch to tiptronic
mode and thus manually change down to
2nd or 1st gear to take advantage of engine
braking and take the load off the brake sys-
tem.
Downhill speed control is deactivated as
soon as the road levels out again or you press
the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with a cruise control system
›››
, downhill speed control is acti-
vated when you set a cruising speed.
WARNING
The downhill speed control cannot defy the
laws of physics. Therefore, speed cannot
be maintained constant in all situations. Al-
ways be prepared to use the brakes!
Inertia mode and inertia discon-
nection
The inertia mode allows you to travel certain
distances without using the accelerator,
which saves fuel.
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When driving with the selector lever in posi-
tion
D
without pressing the accelerator or
brake, the vehicle rolls (coasting). The gears
will automatically disengage and the vehicle
will roll freely, without the effect of the engine
brake.
Activation of the inertia mode
Condition:
lever in position
D
, slopes of less
than 12 % and speeds between 20 and 130
km/h.
●
Gently take your foot off the accelerator.
The indication will be shown on the instru-
ment panel
, the engaged gear and cur-
rent consumption will disappear and the
word “
Inertia
” will be displayed.
While the vehicle rolls, the engine runs at
idling speed.
Activating the inertia disconnection
Condition:
lever in position
D
, slopes of less
than 12 % and speeds between 40 and 160
km/h (it is deactivated when the lever is in po-
sition
S
).
●
Gently take your foot off the accelerator.
Applying both the
inertia mode
(= prolonged
section with less energy) and
inertia discon-
nection
(= shorter section without the need
for fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption
and emission balance. In the inertia discon-
nection mode, the engine is not only discon-
nected but also turns off.
The indications
and
will be displayed on
the instrument cluster, the selected gear will
disappear, the RPM of the combustion engine
will drop to 0 and the text “
coasting
” will ap-
pear under current consumption.
Stopping inertia mode
●
Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.
To take advantage of the engine's inertia
mode, simply remove your foot from the ac-
celerator.
If the vehicle has
SEAT Drive Profile
›››
, the inertia mode can be activa-
ted in
Normal
,
Eco
and
Individual
modes. In
Eco
mode, it is activated whenever the oper-
ating conditions are met, regardless of the
smoothness with which the foot is removed
from the accelerator.
WARNING
●
If the inertia mode has been switched on,
take into account, when approaching an
obstacle, that the vehicle will not deceler-
ate in the usual manner: risk of accident!
●
When using inertia mode while travelling
down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:
risk of accident!
●
If other users drive your vehicle, warn
them about inertia mode.
Note
●
The operation of the inertia mode in com-
bination with hybrid engines (MHEV and
PHEV) can cause the combustion engine to
switch off.
●
The inertia mode will be automatically
disconnected on gradients steeper than
15%.
Indications on the instrument panel
display
Clutch
Clutch overheating! Please stop!
●
The clutch has overheated and could be
damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to
cool with the engine idling and press the
P
parking lock button. When the warning lamp
and the driver message turn off, go to a spe-
cialised workshop to get the fault repaired. If
they do not turn off, do not continue driving.
Seek specialist assistance.
Faults in the gearbox
Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehicle
and place the lever in the position
P.
●
There is a fault in the gearbox. Stop the ve-
hicle in a safe place and do not continue driv-
ing. Seek specialist assistance.
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Gearbox: System fault! You may
continue driving.
●
Have the fault corrected by a specialised
workshop without delay.
Gearbox: System fault! You can
continue driving with restrictions.
Reverse gear disabled
●
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop
and have the fault repaired.
Gearbox: System fault! You can
continue driving in D until switch-
ing off the engine
●
Park the vehicle in a safe place. Seek spe-
cialist assistance.
Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your
driving accordingly
●
Continue driving at moderate speeds.
When the warning lamp switches off, you can
continue driving in a normal manner.
Gearbox: press the brake and en-
gage a gear again.
●
If the warning was caused by the tempera-
ture of the gearbox, this driver message will
be displayed when the gearbox has cooled
again.
Gear-change recommenda-
tion
Selecting the optimal gear
Depending on the equipment on the instru-
ment panel screen, a recommendation is
shown with the gear that should be engaged
to optimise consumption.
On vehicles with
automatic transmission
, it is
only displayed when driving in Tiptronic
mode
›››
.
No recommendation will appear if the opti-
mal gear is engaged. The current gear will be
displayed.
Display
Meaning
Optimum gear.
Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.
Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.
Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter
When the exhaust system detects that the
particulate filter is close to saturation, this
system’s self-cleaning function recommends
the optimal gear for that function
›››
.
WARNING
The gear change recommendation is an
auxiliary function and in no case should be
a substitute for careful driving.
●
Responsibility for selecting the correct
gear, depending on the circumstances,
rests solely with the driver.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.
Note
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is or when the vehi-
cle is no longer in Tiptronic mode.
Steering
Information relating to different ve-
hicle processes.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically
to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
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in the ignition, but more force must be ap-
plied.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
In
city traffic
you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.
On the
road
or on the
motorway
, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.
Control lamp
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving
, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible.
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Drive carefully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-
starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is
not
necessary to check the steering.
OR:
The 12-volt battery was disconnected and re-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph).
It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.
OR:
The steering column does not unlock or lock.
Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. Consider the
messages shown on the instrument panel display.
Do not continue driving
if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance.
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
●
If the warning lamps and the correspond-
ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may
stall in traffic, causing serious damage or
accidents and injuries.
●
Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe place.
SEAT Drive Profiles
Introduction
The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose between the
Eco
,
Normal
,
Sport
and
Individual
profiles, which modify the behav-
iour of several vehicle functions, providing dif-
ferent driving experiences.
In models fitted with adaptive chassis control
(DCC)
a
Comfort
profile is also available.
The
Individual
profile can be configured ac-
cording to personal preferences. The other
profiles have a fixed configuration.
Description
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the
Eco
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profile is selected, the Start-stop function is
activated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The
Eco
profile activates the Inertia function,
thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use
function when the selector lever is not in the
S
position, depending on how the accelerator
pedal is released
›››
. When the ve-
hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the
Eco
profile
changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.
Dynamic chassis control (DCC)
The DCC continuously adapts the damping
of the suspension system to the characteris-
tics of the road surface and the driving situa-
tion (speed, acceleration and steering wheel
angle) according to the selected driving pro-
file. The vehicle's dynamic behaviour is also
adapted to improve grip on curves and turn-
ing capacity. Within the
Individual
profile you
can also adjust the DCC level in a custom-
ised manner.
In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the instrument
screen
Fault: shock absorber regula-
tion
Steering
The operation of the power steering is modi-
fied and adapted to the selected profile to of-
fer the best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
The Climatronic can operate in
Eco
mode
with particularly limited consumption.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Depending on the driving profile, the perform-
ance of the ACC to allow adaptation to a
speed that is more sporty or fuel consump-
tion-friendly.
PreCrash system
The PreCrash system adapts according to
the selected configuration
.
The
Sport
driving profile has specific settings
to adapt to driving characteristics.
SEAT Drive Profile settings
There are several ways to select a driving
profile using the infotainment system:
●
Press the function button
> Drive Profile
,
available profiles will be displayed.
●
OR:
Press the function button
> Vehicle
settings > SEAT Drive Profile
, available pro-
files will be displayed.
●
OR:
Press the function button
, slide your
finger horizontally across the screen to
SEAT
Drive Profile
. Press on
to change the driv-
ing profile or double press on the icon to show
the available profiles.
●
OR:
When the infotainment system is off,
pressing on the
SEAT Drive Profile
icon dis-
plays the available driving profiles.
The icon of the selected profile is displayed
at all times in the upper central part of the in-
strument panel and on the Infotainment Sys-
tem screen when it is turned off
.
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is
respectful to the environment.
Convenience
It permits more relaxed and
comfortable driving, for example
for long motorway journeys.
Normal
Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for everyday use.
Sport
Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-
bling the user a more sporty driv-
ing style.
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Driving
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Individual
It allows you to personalise the
configuration. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicle.
a)
Only for models fitted with adaptive chassis control
(DCC).
Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
celeration
›››
.
If the
Eco
profile has been selected in the
SEAT Drive Profile, and the accelerator is
pressed beyond a hard point, the engine
power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident.
Note
●
Regardless of the driving profile selected
when the ignition is switched off, all sys-
tems will start up Normal mode. To select a
different driving profile, use the infotain-
ment system display.
●
Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
●
The Eco profile is not recommended
when towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
engine wear and increase its useful life. Never
drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always
engage a lower gear when the engine works
“irregularly”.
For the first 1000 km or
600 miles, please note:
●
Do not use full throttle.
●
Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
●
Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600
to 1000 miles)
,
gradually
increase power
until reaching the maximum speed and high
engine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
●
Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
›››
●
Information about brakes
.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Economical and environmentally
friendly driving
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the
environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
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Active cylinder management (ACT®)
Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti-
vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-
ing situation does not require too much pow-
er. The number of active cylinders can be
seen on the instrument panel display.
›››
.
Foresight when driving
If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take
advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-
ever possible, with a
gear engaged
. This
takes advantage of the engine braking effect,
reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-
sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.
Changing gear to save energy
An effective way of saving is to change
in ad-
vance
to a higher gear.
Manual transmission
: shift up from first to
second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).
Automatic transmission
: accelerate gradu-
ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution
multiply as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Reduce idling time
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings
and at traffic lights that remain red for long
periods of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on
the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds already
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high during
this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best
to drive off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.
Regular maintenance
Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of
improved fuel
efficiency
as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal
operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level.
Check tyre pressure
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
to save fuel. If
the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-
tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater
rolling resistance, under-inflation
also
increa-
ses tyre wear and impairs handling.
Do not use
winter tyres
all year round as
they increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Given that every kilo of extra
weight
will in-
crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable
make sure that no unnecessary loads are be-
ing transported.
Since the luggage rack increases the
aero-
dynamic drag
of the vehicle, you should
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